
Find states and regions closest to Shabwah in Yemen with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers, freight operators and travel planners working across Yemen and Asia.
Key Benefits: Proximity data for cross-state logistics routing • Distance intelligence for market expansion into adjacent regions • Compass directions for navigation and route planning • Real-world distance units for freight, shipping and aviation use • Strategic decision-making for multi-state operations in Yemen
To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Shabwah from our regional database:
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Al Bayda | 82 mi | 132 km | 71 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Abyan Governorate | 83 mi | 134 km | 72 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Ma’rib | 88 mi | 142 km | 77 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Sanaa Governorate | 135 mi | 218 km | 117 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Aḑ Ḑali‘ | 140 mi | 225 km | 121 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Dhamar | 142 mi | 229 km | 124 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| Ibb Governorate | 158 mi | 254 km | 137 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Amanat Alasimah | 160 mi | 258 km | 139 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Laḩij | 160 mi | 258 km | 139 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Al Jawf | 162 mi | 261 km | 141 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Shabwah by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Shabwah supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Asia.
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| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Djibouti | 474 mi | 763 km | 411 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Eritrea | 582 mi | 937 km | 506 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| Saudi Arabia | 618 mi | 994 km | 536 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Oman | 636 mi | 1,024 km | 552 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| United Arab Emirates | 645 mi | 1,038 km | 560 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Shabwah. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Asia.
| State | Country | Population | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
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| Shabwah (You) | Yemen | — | 47,728 | — |
| Al Bayda | Yemen | — | 11,193 | — |
| Abyan Governorate | Yemen | — | 21,939 | — |
| Ma’rib | Yemen | — | 20,023 | — |
| Sanaa Governorate | Yemen | — | 15,052 | — |
| Aḑ Ḑali‘ | Yemen | — | 4,786 | — |
| Dhamar | Yemen | — | 9,495 | — |
| Ibb Governorate | Yemen | — | 6,484 | — |
| Laḩij | Yemen | — | 15,210 | — |
| Al Jawf | Yemen | — | 30,620 | — |
| Aden | Yemen | — | 1,114 | — |
How does Shabwah rank within Yemen? The top 10 states by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. States where Shabwah appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
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| State | Area (km²) |
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| Muhafazat Hadramaout | 193,032 |
| Al Mahrah Governorate | 82,405 |
| Shabwah ⭐ | 47,728 |
| Al Jawf | 30,620 |
| Abyan Governorate | 21,939 |
| Ma’rib | 20,023 |
| Al Hudaydah | 17,509 |
| Laḩij | 15,210 |
| Sanaa Governorate | 15,052 |
| Şa‘dah | 15,022 |
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Shabwah is a state or region within Yemen in Asia. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Shabwah is essential for regional market intelligence, inter-state trade corridor analysis, distribution network planning and cross-border logistics coordination. Distances are computed using the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial path between two geographic coordinates on Earth. View the nearby states or nearby countries above.
This page also lists countries nearest to Shabwah by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Yemen page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Asia.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Shabwah using the 16-point compass rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The bearing angle (0°–360°) is shown with a rotating arrow — see the states and countries above. Useful for aviation planning, maritime navigation, overland trucking and understanding the spatial layout around Shabwah.
Knowing the distance from Shabwah to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Yemen. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.
Distances use the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial distance between two geographic coordinate points on Earth. Calculations use the latitude and longitude center point of each state. Results are shown in miles, kilometers and nautical miles. View the Shabwah map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Shabwah to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.
See the States Near To Shabwah table above. Each row shows the state name, flag, distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus the compass direction and bearing symbol. You can also view the countries nearest to Shabwah below the states table, or compare all Yemen states by area, population and density.
For supply chain managers, freight companies, market research analysts and regional business developers, state-level proximity data is critical for distribution hub placement, delivery route optimization, sales territory planning and identifying the fastest overland routes between markets in Asia. Use the population & area comparison and Yemen state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.